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OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF FILTERS
[1 DAY INSTRUCTION] |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The operation and maintenance of filters will give the water plant operator on-the-job training to interpret water quality guidelines. The operator will also be introduced to the operation of pressure filters and underdrain systems. Different types, sizes and the specific gravity of filter media will be explored. The operator will check filtering rates and troubleshoot filter problems,air blowers, and compressors. Slow sand and membrane filtration will also be discussed.
COURSE OUTLINE
 Interpret water quality guidelines.
Describe operation of pressure filters.
Describe underdrain systems.
Filter media.
Check filtering rates.
Calculate backwash rates.
Calculate detention times.
Filter problems.
Service air blowers and compressors.
Slow sand filtration.
Membrane filtration.
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Location:
Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence
209-100 Casimir Avenue
Dryden, ON
P8N 3L4 |
Trainer: Dean Walker
Cost: $250.00 + HST |
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Target Audience: water utility field staff, water utility construction inspectors, and water system design personnel.
Director Approved CEUs: 0.7
Course Code ID: 4873
Duration: 1 day
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm |
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